El Pueblo Magico Mexican Restaurant in Merritt Island

Last inspected:

2137 N Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32953
Overview

El Pueblo Magico Mexican Restaurant in Merritt Island has accumulated 157 violations across 34 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.6 per visit. The facility has faced one disciplinary action totaling $400 in fines. Food contact surfaces (13 violations), consumer advisory issues (11), and employee health policy problems (9) represent the most frequently cited violations. A single fire safety violation was documented in 2024 for a portable fire extinguisher in the red zone near the rear storage room.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

34Inspections
157Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

El Pueblo Magico Mexican Restaurant in Merritt Island: Comparison to Brevard County Averages

This Facility 4.6 violations / inspection 4.6 violations per inspection
Brevard County Avg 5.94 violations / inspection 5.94 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Brevard County Avg 0.16 closures / facility 0.16 county average

El Pueblo Magico Mexican Restaurant in Merritt Island: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for El Pueblo Magico Mexican Restaurant in Merritt Island
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
4--2022030548 $400.00 Apr 5, 2022 Fort Lauderdale

El Pueblo Magico Mexican Restaurant in Merritt Island: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Next to rear storage room door, across from triple sink

El Pueblo Magico Mexican Restaurant in Merritt Island: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)

— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 9 inspections30 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

El Pueblo Magico Mexican Restaurant in Merritt Island: Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Pueblo Magico Mexican Restaurant in Merritt Island last inspected?
El Pueblo Magico Mexican Restaurant in Merritt Island was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at El Pueblo Magico Mexican Restaurant in Merritt Island?
The most frequently cited violations at El Pueblo Magico Mexican Restaurant in Merritt Island are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has El Pueblo Magico Mexican Restaurant in Merritt Island had?
El Pueblo Magico Mexican Restaurant in Merritt Island has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of El Pueblo Magico Mexican Restaurant in Merritt Island find?
El Pueblo Magico Mexican Restaurant in Merritt Island was most recently inspected on March 6, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has El Pueblo Magico Mexican Restaurant in Merritt Island ever been shut down?
No, El Pueblo Magico Mexican Restaurant in Merritt Island has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
Has El Pueblo Magico Mexican Restaurant in Merritt Island had any fire safety violations?
Yes, El Pueblo Magico Mexican Restaurant in Merritt Island has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has El Pueblo Magico Mexican Restaurant in Merritt Island faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, El Pueblo Magico Mexican Restaurant in Merritt Island has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has El Pueblo Magico Mexican Restaurant in Merritt Island been fined?
El Pueblo Magico Mexican Restaurant in Merritt Island has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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